Careers Update

University Liaison visits to CGHS over the next two weeks

• Mon 18th March, Auckland University Liaison staff will be at the Library in Break 2.
• Tues 19th March, Massey University Liaison staff will be at the Library in Break 2.
• Mon 25th March, Canterbury University Liaison staff will be in the PAC in Break 2.

Info Sessions and Tertiary Open Day Update

Your Education High School Exchanges will be holding an information evening on Thursday, 21st March, 6.30 – 8pm at Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Road, Sockburn. Please rsvp to www.youreducation.co.nz

Force Fit

Students who are interested to learn what a career in the defence force would look like are invited to an evening information session to learn more about the exciting roles and career opportunities available in the NZ Defence Force.

• When: 28th March 2019
• Time: 6 – 7.30 pm
• Where: HMNZS Pegasus, 419 Montreal St, Christchurch

Lattitude Global Volunteering – 2020 Gap Year applications are open now.

Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development organisation, providing Gap Year and International Volunteering placements for young New Zealanders aged 17-25.

An information evening will be held in Christchurch on the following dates.

28th March Info Night. Register here

Applications are now open for the Lattitude Global Volunteering programmes in 2020. Their closing date is Monday 29th April 2019. Find out more here

Ara will be holding a Nursing, Pre-Health Preparation for Study, and Applied Science Session at their Manawa Campus (beside the new Outpatients Building at the Hospital) on Wednesday 3rd April.

• Nursing 5.30 – 7.00pm
• Pre- Health 7.00 – 7.30pm
• Applied Science 7.30 – 8.00pm

Ara will also be holding an Open Day on Thursday 13th June 2-5pm.

Ara I.T. Girls Free Holiday Workshop on April 15 & 16

Get hands-on with IT – including gaming, the internet and robotics – and explore the enormous array of career opportunities available in this fast-evolving industry. Designed for female students in Year 9 and 10. Register here 

Information from Tertiary Providers:

UC will be holding a Discover the Bachelor of Arts event in the upcoming school holidays from 15-17 April, 8.45 – 2pm each day. This is a taster programme for students that introduces all major subjects over the course of three days. This is a free event. Register here

UC Live on Campus in 2020

UC are offering tours of their Halls of Residence . Tours will be held most Fridays, April-September. Book your tour here 

UC Science

If you are interested in Antarctica, geography, mental health & nutrition and UC’s Science outreach activities take a look at the brand new UC Science Blog which features up-to-date news and insights from labs, field stations and beyond. Visit blog 

NZ Student's Space Association

Interested in space and want to get involved? Look no further! From exciting discussions regarding cutting-edge topics in science, to fascinating lectures by professionals in the field and even students like yourselves, to stargazing nights at observatories, NZSSA has it all! Join now to take advantage of this rare opportunity - membership is free and anyone can join, regardless of year level or age! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more information at @nzssachch, or email nzssachch@gmail.com.

Auckland University

New Bachelor of Design degree in 2020 – this will begin next year and will only accept 100 students into the first year. Students can register their interest and sign up for further information online here.